Te Deum in C major, WAB 45: IV. Salvum fac populum tuum: Moderato, Allegro moderato

Heinz Rögner is almost forgotten these days, like so many other important East German conductors. In my humble opinion was one of the finest and most unique Bruckner conductors ever, his Bruckner performances are characterized by slender, pithy sound, they're almost chamber-musical at times - even more so than HIP performances by Harnoncourt or Herreweghe - and relentless rhythmic energy. This is about as far from stereotypically solemn Bruckner as one can get, just listen to how aggressive the ostinatos of the Te Deum's first movement sound under Rögner's baton. This is my favorite Te Deum by far, I hope you'll enjoy it as well. Leave me a comment if you do and I'll upload more Rögner/Bruckner.

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• classical
• romantic
• symphonic
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• deum
• fast
• fiery
• slender
• hip

[Artabanzzz]

I had the pleasure to perform with H. Rögner and the RSOB on many occasions, in Berlin and on tour through Germany (West Germany then), France and Switzerland. I cherish the memories of our concerts. Making music with him was easy, friendly and rather straightforward... I just found out today that he died in 2001 and I mourn him. Thanks for uploading this.

[Nachtmarchen]

@Artabanzzz Thank you for the comment, this is not the first time I've heard musicians who performed with him praise his down-to-earth personality and collegial approach to music-making.

[noadspf30]

This tenor is too good. I like this piece better when the tenor can't quite get up to the high note without a heroic effort. It should be -pleading-, not like Juan Diego just tossing it off.